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Feature: Licensing Opportunities Revealed in Netflix Viewing Reports

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Licensing specialists spend a lot of time figuring out the next hot thing in entertainment, making the Netflix Engagement Report required reading. Netflix has published its second edition of What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report, capturing Netflix viewership from July to December 2023. This report covers 99% of all viewing on … [Read more...] about Feature: Licensing Opportunities Revealed in Netflix Viewing Reports

Underscore Talent Launches New Division for STEM Education

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Underscore Talent is launching a new division that focuses on representing creative talent across STEM, learning and education. A subsidiary of TheSoul Publishing, Underscore is a talent management firm that represents a diverse client base of content creators across multiple social media, online streaming and gaming platforms. This includes … [Read more...] about Underscore Talent Launches New Division for STEM Education

Update: ‘S’ is for ‘Settlement’ on Sesame Street This Week

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Good news for Sesame Workshop, which staved off a potential strike by writers and achieved a tentative agreement with their union. There was a very real chance writers for Sesame Workshop could have hit the picket line as their contract ended on April 19. Instead, the company has reached a tentative agreement, and writers with the Writers … [Read more...] about Update: ‘S’ is for ‘Settlement’ on Sesame Street This Week

Peppa Pig Covers Katy Perry Hit Song ‘Roar’

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Toy and play giant Hasbro has just released a new cover of Katy Perry's monster hit "Roar" by the Queen of Preschool herself, Peppa Pig. In return, Katy Perry has released a cover of Peppa Pig's big hit, "Oink." (Okay, we just made that up, but wouldn't that be great?) Peppa Pig's music video and the song track are now available to … [Read more...] about Peppa Pig Covers Katy Perry Hit Song ‘Roar’

Donna Summer’s Widower Sues Kanye West for ‘Stealing’ Hit Song

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The estate of the late disco queen Donna Summer is suing Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign, alleging they used her song I Feel Love without permission. The suit is being brought by Summer's widower Bruce Sudano, who is also the executor of her estate. Filed in California on Tuesday, the lawsuit alleges West and Ty initially asked for permission … [Read more...] about Donna Summer’s Widower Sues Kanye West for ‘Stealing’ Hit Song

Perpetual Licensing Spreads Peace with Yogapalooza Licensing Program

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter BKI Corp has appointed Perpetual Licensing as the exclusive licensing agency for its Yogapalooza childrens' wellness brand.Yogapalooza is an educational entertainment brand that focuses on yoga and music videos for children and families that feature original songs, animations and characters that are geared towards young kids.The brand … [Read more...] about Perpetual Licensing Spreads Peace with Yogapalooza Licensing Program

Disney Shakes Hands on Major Content Licensing Deal With Sony Pictures

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Another day, another game changing licensing deal involving The Walt Disney Company. Disney and Sony Pictures have just announced a multi-year content licensing agreement that will bring Sony's box office films to streaming platforms owned by Disney. The agreement starts with all films produced by Sony since 2022, as well as rights to some … [Read more...] about Disney Shakes Hands on Major Content Licensing Deal With Sony Pictures

Must Read: Universal Music Calls Time Out on TikTok Agreement

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Universal Music Group just dropped a bomb on TikTok, saying it will back out of its music licensing agreement with the social media giant. The music publisher, one of the global 'Big Three' that dominates the industry, says it will remove all songs from TikTok, accusing the company of trying to bully them into taking a bad deal over … [Read more...] about Must Read: Universal Music Calls Time Out on TikTok Agreement

Crayola and TheSoul Premiere Festive Playlist on YouTube Kids

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Crayola and TheSoul Publishing have released a festive craft playlist on Youtube Kids as part of an ongoing licensing partnership. The Magical Winter Moments Holiday Crafts playlist includes four episodes of Crayola Christmas craft content that is intended to provide interactive activities for children and families. Made possible by its ongoing … [Read more...] about Crayola and TheSoul Premiere Festive Playlist on YouTube Kids